Definition of kerchiefnext
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as in handkerchief
a scarf worn on the head tied the kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face

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as in towel
a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes dabbed the sweat on his brow with a kerchief

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Recent Examples of kerchief On the Dogue cover, the two canines pose with their tongues out while riding a white miniature Mercedes-Benz, modeling kerchiefs specially ordered for the occasion by Carpenter’s mom. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025 Just ask Emma Watson or Sofia Richie Grainge—who recently doubled down on gingham by pairing an oversized gingham shirt with a matching hair kerchief. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 July 2025 Bandanas and kerchiefs worn tightly around the neck emerged as the must-have item. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025 Tie a wet kerchief over your nose and mouth, hurry to finish your transect, and paddle back through the haze as thousands of acres of pine barrens burn upwind. Amy Davis, AZCentral.com, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kerchief
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Noun
  • His right hand, wrapped in a handkerchief and appearing as though injured, held a revolver.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This flirty Damson Madder handkerchief skirt that’s begging to be styled with a ribbed tank and kitten heels.
    Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The new spinning mill would make yarn in Mississippi County and ship it to Bangladesh where it would be made into bath towels.
    Cristina LaRue, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Those damp, dirty towels needed to be washed and dried before they were used again.
    Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Kerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerchief. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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